2020 Yunnan Fuxian Lake Travel Guide

Fuxian Lake in Yunnan is located in Yuxi City. It is a place where the natural ecosystem is very well protected. The lake here is crystal clear and the aquatic organisms live in perfect condition. The surrounding environment is also very awesome and very suitable for If you are traveling by car, here is a detailed travel guide for you.

When traveling to Yunnan by car, I was spoiled for choice when it came to choosing places. In addition to Luoping, which is a must-see, other places such as Puzhehei, Bamei, Dongchuan Hongtu, and Yuanyang were also considered. I did, but then I thought that the Spring Festival should be mainly about leisure, and I didn’t want to go to crowded places, so I chose a relatively unpopular place - Fuxian Lake in Yuxi, and then soaked in the hot springs. After all, I was driving by myself

Still a little tired. Facts have proved that this choice is good, Fuxian Lake is really a good place worth visiting.

Fuxian Lake is a place I have never heard of before. I know this place mainly because we want to go to hot springs. We checked the hot springs near Kunming. The better ones are Maitreya, Anning and Yuxi, I happened to see a large lake on the map. I wondered where this place was and why it looked bigger than the Baihai Lake.

It turns out that this lake is called Fuxian Lake. It is located between Chengjiang, Jiangchuan and Huaning counties in Yuxi City. It is the largest freshwater lake in the country and the source of the Pearl River. Its water quality is Class I. The best. It looks like an average area, but it's very deep. It accounts for almost 10% of the country's freshwater. One lake accounts for 1/10 of the country's freshwater.

Hey guys, hurry up and take a look.

There are not many guides about Fuxian Lake on the Internet, but they are quite clear, so I immediately decided to set off. The map can be found easily. Best travel itinerary

Day 1: From Kunming to Fuxian Lake, stay at Luchong Scenic Area, travel around the north of the lake that day, and shoot the sunset near Angsana Hotel

Second Day: Climb Bijia Mountain, take photos of the sunrise, and then go to Gushan Scenic Area in the south of Hunan. Go to Yuxi to soak in hot springs in the afternoon, and stay in Yuxi that night

Day 3: Take another hot spring in Yuxi, and then return. .

In short, it is a very relaxing trip, the driving time is not long, and it is basically leisure.

The transportation to Fuxian Lake is very convenient, because Fuxian Lake is only more than 70 kilometers away from Kunming, and it only takes an hour and a half to drive there at most, so Fuxian Lake has become a local of Kunming. My favorite place to vacation.

Although it is close to Kunming, navigation is still indispensable for us outsiders driving. This time I used dual navigation. I used Baidu Maps on my mobile phone and Amap on my PAD, both of which have been downloaded in advance. Use offline maps and navigation, enter "Fuxian Lake" in the map, and then set off.

Facts have proved that in Yunnan, Baidu Maps works better than Amap. Amap seems to have a lot of problems with the speed measuring points and speed limits on the road, while Baidu’s maps are basically the same as those marked on the road signs.

We passed through Chengjiang County very smoothly at around 12 noon and arrived near Fuxian Lake. After we arrived, I felt a little confused. This lake is so big. In fact, there is a large lake built around Fuxian Lake. It's a very good road around the lake. The road condition is very good. The speed limit is 70 kilometers. Some parts have many curves, so you have to go slower.

However, we still made a small mistake. I looked up Fuxian Lake Park, so when we arrived we didn’t go directly to the Luchong Scenic Area we most wanted to visit. We should have checked out Luchong directly. Of course, the two places are actually not that far apart.

I will list the main attractions of Fuxian Lake for everyone, so as not to make you confused

It takes about 2 and a half hours to drive around the lake road around Fuxian Lake. , you can imagine how big it is, the main attractions are concentrated in the north.

Among the more famous ones are the following:

1. Angsana Hotel Wetland Park: The only five-star hotel in the area at present, the price is very affordable in ordinary times, but it is more expensive during the Chinese New Year, 700-1000 Yuan, we originally wanted to be rich, but during the long vacation here we will definitely not be able to book a room in advance if we don’t book it in advance

2. Luchong Scenic Area Bijia Mountain: I personally think it is the most fun scenic spot, and the accommodation is also There are many, and the prices are quite affordable. We went there during the Chinese New Year and it only cost 120 yuan a night. Most hotels are in average condition and the price is below 200 yuan. The scenery is good and you can watch the sunrise

3 Gushan: There is an island here with a relatively large beach and a high-end hotel on the Gold Coast next to it.

4. Sakura Valley: It has not been built this year, but it may be built next year.

5. Wanghai Park: Directly north of the lake, there are more places to eat, which are more affordable and taste good. There are also accommodations, but the scenery here is relatively average.

After several investigations, of course I decided to live in Luchong. Arriving at Fuxian Lake for the first time

We didn’t plan on where to go first, but if we come from Chengjiang, the nearest one is Wanghai Park. You hear how majestic the name is, look at the sea, this lake is so big that it becomes the sea.

It is indeed like a park with many people. Let's eat here first. The representative local delicacies of Fuxian Lake are copper pot fish and copper pot potato rice. We ordered both of them. The fish among them was quite beautiful, but it was too big. The water was good, so the fish was good. The smallest one also had 3 It’s so heavy that our family of three can’t finish it. The fish soup was so fresh that it was really not on the same level as the fish bought at the wet market.

The main types of fish include grass carp, sweet-scented osmanthus fish, etc. We ordered the smallest sweet-scented osmanthus fish.

The portion of the copper pot rice is also quite large. We wanted a small pot for 20 yuan. The taste is also very delicious

Fish usually costs 70-80 yuan per kilogram. Our meal cost 170 yuan, mainly because the fish is too big.

Of course, it is close to Kunming, and local Yunnan delicacies are also available here. But the fish in the copper pot is definitely worth eating. It would be a loss if you don’t eat fish here.

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These two beauties worked really hard to take pictures like this.

The wind was quite strong that day. It is understandable that the lake is like the sea. With such a large area, the wind will definitely be stronger near the lake.

Although the weather is warm, the water is still very cold. The peak season of Fuxian Lake should be in summer, because you can swim in the water.

Fuxian Lake

The weather is very good, sunshine, blue sky, white clouds. Unfortunately, the water here is not blue enough. It may be that the water on the shore is a bit yellower. In fact, the water in the middle of the lake is Still very blue.

After eating in Wanghai Park, I walked around and walked through the entire park. It is not big and has some playgrounds for children. Children also like to ride this horse. It costs 20 yuan. The price, after just a few minutes of riding, is a matter of opinion. I originally didn’t want children to ride it, but when I think about traveling, I just want to have fun and don’t worry too much about the small money.

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Check into Luchong Scenic Area

Then drive from Wanghai Park to Luchong. You also need to rely on mobile phone navigation. You should pay attention and be prepared here. When you get to Luchong, there will be many people on the roadside holding signs that say "free admission." I really didn't know what it meant at first. It turns out that Luchong Scenic Area was developed from a fishing village. In order to make money, the village surrounded the most beautiful beach and charged a 15 yuan entrance fee. However, if you book accommodation in the village, the entrance fee is waived. Those holding signs on the roadside are local villagers, which is equivalent to booking a hotel in Luchong for you.

We didn’t remember it until we arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot. It seemed that we had to book it with a villager to save some money. So I turned back.

At the entrance of Luchong Scenic Area, there is a large platform that can be used as a viewing platform and temporary parking lot. It is a good place to take pictures.

Fuxian Lake

The beach below is the most fun place in Luchong. Although the beach above was transported artificially, it does not affect the children's play mood. . There are also many cruise ships that allow you to cruise the lake. The lakeside is full of snacks and gourmet restaurants, and further inside are various hotels.

The hill on the left is the "Beijia Mountain" we will challenge tomorrow. From the mountain, you can overlook Fuxian Lake. The scenery must be very beautiful, but we will not talk about this until tomorrow.

My wife searched for a while and found an agent. She said that the house was really tight during the Chinese New Year. Fortunately, we only had one room, so we arranged a room with a lake view for 120 yuan a night. That's all, but there is a condition, you must have a meal in the store. The wool comes from the sheep. I also know this truth. They have to eat anyway, so just agree to it.

Later I asked, this is how it is in winter. If it is summer and you want to get free tickets, you usually have to use a "basket" system, such as 100 yuan per person per day, including accommodation and three meals a day. Only in this way can those farmhouses feel profitable. If they only provide accommodation, they will earn too little. This is also their business method, which is understandable.

Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

After agreeing on the price, drive into the scenic spot. The scenic spot will record your license plate number. If you are like us, Similarly, when you go to other attractions temporarily, when you leave the door, you should tell the security guard that you will come back to stay in the evening and ask them to write down the car number, so that you don't have to pay for the ticket when you come back.

We stayed in the hotel in the photo, the name: cannot be seen.

It is in the first building at the entrance to the scenic spot, which is easy to find. We were on the second floor and could barely see the lake view. There is a larger parking lot in the scenic area, and the parking fee is 10 yuan per night.

Fuxian Lake

Put down your luggage, wash your face briefly, take photos here in Luchong, and then drive to the east side of the lake to take photos of the sunset near the Wetland Park, because Luchong is On the west bank of the lake, you can only take photos of the sunrise, but not the sunset.

At the lakeside, you can take pictures of such scenery, how beautiful it is. Blue sky, white clouds, and blue lake water, the largest freshwater lake in China, does it have the flavor of China's Lake Baiga?

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Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

Talk about shooting The great view is still on the viewing platform above the entrance of the scenic spot, where it is easiest to take pictures of blockbusters.

After leaving the scenic area, we drove along the lake-circuit road towards Sakura Valley. It is said to be a new attraction, so we hurried over to see if there were any cherry blossoms.

Be careful along the way, there are many speed test points.

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Stuck into the Sakura Valley

After more than 30 minutes of driving, we arrived at the so-called "Sakura Valley", which is very close to the Angsana Hotel. Close, just a little further than Angsana Hotel.

After getting off the car and parking, I asked the security guard who was charging for parking where the cherry blossoms were. The security guard smiled and said nothing, and pointed to the mountain next to me. I took a look, okay, there are a lot of cherry blossom trees, but The cherry blossoms are in short supply because the trees were all newly planted.

The security guard said that the name Sakura Valley was created by a real estate company. They wanted to build a hotel here and plant cherry blossoms to create a brand new scenic spot. I see, then why are you promoting it so early? Why don’t you call it Sakura Valley when it’s not open yet?

How about Sakura Valley?

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But since you are here, let’s play. It is still okay to come down and take a look at the lake view here.

It seems that a lot of people have been deceived, and everyone seems to feel at ease. It turns out that there are seagulls feeding them, and there are quite a few of them in groups.

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Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

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Angsana Hotel

Since there is nothing to see in Sakura Valley, we will change places. Although we did not book a room at the Angsana Hotel, we decided to go to the five-star hotel out of our enthusiasm to inquire about military affairs for our travel friends. .

This Angsana Hotel is really beautifully built. Although it looks like there are only three high-rise buildings, it actually covers a large area and has good greening. The various facilities in the hotel are very complete, but the parking lot feels a little small. When the hotel is full today, parking is a bit tight.

Fuxian Lake

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Fuxian Lake

After visiting this side of the hotel, continue to the other side. This is the hotel's spa.

No expense was spared to build an artificial lake inside the hotel, which is a big deal.

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Fuxian Lake

The view from a corner of the hotel.

If you can book a room, it would be better to vacation here. Of course, you will have to spend some money. A room here usually costs 700 yuan, and it may be more than 400 yuan in the off-season.

After completing the military investigation, we are ready to go to the Wetland Park to have a look.

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The Wetland Park is opposite the hotel, separated by a road. It was also built by Angsana Hotel itself. Normally, it is free to enter here, but today is the Chinese New Year. , it actually charges 50 yuan per person. This price is too bad, so I decided to cancel it. There is no place where you can’t take pictures of the sunrise. You can take pictures by walking along the road around the lake, as long as you are by the lake.

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I originally wanted to take pictures in the Cherry Blossom Valley, but it turned out that the Cherry Blossom Valley was closed at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Originally, this place was very good to take pictures of the sunset. Moreover, the sun had already started to set at this time, and there was no time to look for another place. I quickly found a place on the roadside where I could see the lake and started shooting. Although I missed the first half, I still caught the sunset.

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In fact, you can take pictures of the sunset from the lakeside of the Angsana Hotel.

After watching the sunrise, we will go back to Luchong for dinner.

The night view of Luchong

When I returned to the entrance of Luchong Scenic Area, I happened to meet someone setting off fireworks, and I accidentally captured it, it was very beautiful

It was almost 8 o'clock When ordering, a meat dish costs 40 yuan, which is an acceptable price. But it is indeed more expensive here than outside, not much more. After dinner, we went to the lake for a stroll. What makes this place different from other scenic spots is that it is so lively at night. There are karaoke on one side of the beach, and on the other side there is a children's playground and food stalls. It was like arriving at a late-night snack market. Those who like quiet may be a little disappointed. However, during the Chinese New Year today, we will be fine if there are more people. You can also let the children play and set off some fireworks.

You can take pictures of the stars late at night. Although the conditions are not as good as in the wild, Yunnan is a plateau and is indeed more suitable for taking pictures of the stars.

Although the hotel conditions are average, the WIFI and hot water are very strong. Have a good rest and get up early tomorrow morning to prepare to climb Beacon Mountain and take photos of the sunrise.

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Sunrise at Luchong

I originally wanted to get up at 6:30 to climb the mountain, but my sleep was too comfortable and I couldn’t get up on time. I went up the mountain to take pictures of the sun in the morning. The plan came to nothing and I could only take some pictures by the lake. The scenery is not bad

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It’s half past seven, but the sun still hasn’t come out. A thin layer of morning glow reflects on the boundary between the lake and the sky, which is alluring!

Tourists also started to get up and come to take photos of the sunrise.

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Use a tripod to fix the camera, and then slow down the shutter (slow shutter speed) to shoot, you can get the effect of atomizing the water flow. If you can't adjust a very slow shutter speed, you can set the iso as small as possible, such as iso100, and then reduce the aperture to 16-20. In this way, the shutter can generally be kept for a few seconds to create a satin-like effect on the lake surface.

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Fuxian Lake

When shooting large-scale scenery such as lakes and seas, if you only shoot the lake or sea surface, it will be slightly blurred. If it is monotonous, you can increase the prospects appropriately, such as finding some trees, boats, etc., and it will look better when combined with them

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Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake Fairy Lake

After sunrise, get the kids up and go for a walk together, find breakfast, and then go hiking. Beacon Mountain still needs to be climbed. Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year. We have to climb on the third day of the Lunar New Year. Look far!

The beach is quiet in the morning, but it is already full of people.

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There are people who practice singing, and there are also tall people like this who play the violin on the beach. It can be seen that he is very intoxicated and plays well. He may be a professional. Yes!

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This is Beacon Mountain that I will challenge later. Tour boats on the lake are also open for business. Let’s go find breakfast first

Climb Bijia Mountain

Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

Always follow the main road of the scenic spot Just walk to the foot of Bijia Mountain. There are two roads up the mountain. One can go directly up the mountain, and the other can go along the lake to the other side of the mountain and then go up the mountain. In fact, these two roads are connected, so go up the mountain. You can go down the mountain without turning back, which is good. You can see more scenery and not be so tired.

The way up the mountain is very easy. Looking at Fuxian Lake from a height is a different scene! The small boats by the lake, the hazy mountains in the distance, and the blue lake water are really beautiful. It feels a bit like being in a fairyland

We went up the mountain relatively early, there were not many people, and the weather was not too hot, so it was very relaxing! Looking at the way my wife took pictures, I think she has the potential to become a master

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Fuxian Lake

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After going down the mountain, the lake view here is also worth taking pictures. Isn’t this picture pretty good?

When I first read the information, I was told that the water quality of Fuxian Lake is the best in the country, much better than Baihai Lake and Lugu Lake. I couldn’t believe it. I actually went to the lake to see it, and it was really like that! Look how clear the water is, completely transparent.

Of course, good water must also be protected. Fuxian Lake is also a first-level protected scenic spot in China. You cannot litter here. Only by protecting it well can you keep this wonderland beautiful!

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I wonder if you have noticed that the waves in Fuxian Lake are quite big, almost like the seaside. This is different from Lugu Lake, maybe because there is too much water!

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Fuxian Lake

If you want to feed the seagulls, you don’t have to go anywhere else. You can feed the seagulls in Luchong. You can feed the seagulls while sitting on the boat. They will Flying around the boat, there are two types of cruise boats in Fuxian Lake Luchong. The big one can seat eight people and the price is 200 yuan, and the small one can seat four people and costs 120 yuan. But you have to step on it yourself, which is quite strenuous when the wind and waves are strong.

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Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake

Slowly we walked back to the snack street, the characteristics of Yunnan For snacks, I recommend trying the bean flour, it tastes good

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The most famous specialty in Chengjiang County is lotus root flour. Come here and buy some as souvenirs or eat it yourself. It's also pretty good. A large pack costs 19 yuan, which is cheaper than our supermarket. The lotus root starch only needs to be filled with hot water, and you don’t even need to stir it. I like the taste very much. When I was buying, the salesperson said that you can try whatever you want, and you can eat as much as you want. Don’t miss it during the New Year activities. I regretted that I should have come here for breakfast!

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Zumagushan

Check-out is about 12 o'clock, so we quickly go back to the hotel to pack our luggage, check out and continue our journey.

The next stop is to go to the Gushan Scenic Area in the south of Fuxian Lake. Many people say that this scenic spot is good, saying that the beach is better, and there is a small island in the lake where you can take a boat. Take a look at the island.

Anyway, we are going to Yuxi City, so we are on our way, so let’s go and have a look.

Similarly, just turn on your mobile phone to navigate and you can get there in half an hour.

When I was preparing to go to Gushan, I found a scenic spot that was being developed. I don’t know its name. It was already under construction. It looked quite high-end. It was an apartment complex and the lakeside was paved. to the beach.

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Look, it looks like this. It looks very classy. It is estimated that it will be available this year. Then you will have another choice when visiting Fuxian Lake. Yes, I hope it's not too expensive.

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After half an hour, we finally arrived at a place with many cars, many people and abnormal congestion. Is this the Gushan Scenic Area? The name Gushan sounds like It has a distant and lonely feeling. In my original impression, it should be that kind of sheltered place?

Let’s find a parking lot first. Fortunately, I saw it after driving for a while. This Sunshine Coast Hotel has a large parking lot inside. This hotel looks good. When I was visiting Luchong, the locals told me that Sunshine Coast in Gushan was more fun. I thought it was a tourist attraction at the time. It turned out to be a hotel.

The parking fee is 10 yuan, which cannot be saved. There are traffic police on the road, and whoever stops will be fined.

Because the sun was too strong today, the mother and daughter were a little tired from climbing the mountain, and there were so many people, so they rested in the car, and I came down alone to take the scenery to see if there were any Something worth photographing.

There is a small park opposite the Sunshine Coast, which is free and open. The beach is quite large and there are many people playing there. The small island on the lake is the famous Gushan Island, which is not far from the shore.

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Walking along the beach, I discovered that there are also deep diving projects here. Is there a diving head?

Later I saw the advertisement and asked the diving seniors for advice. They said that diving here is also relatively famous in China because there is an ancient city at the bottom of the lake. It may be an abandoned historical site in the past. It is a bit Many people come here to explore the feeling of underwater archeology.

Diving price: 280 yuan for experience diving, and 380 yuan for certified diving at every other scenic spot. The price is average. You can give it a try when the weather is hot. There are inland lakes like this There are not many good places to dive, but you can definitely give it a try.

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Fuxian Lake

After walking for a while, it felt less interesting. It was not much different from Wanghai Park where we first went. , overall, it is more like a city park than a leisure place, because it is so popular.

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The barbecue stalls and local food stalls on the roadside are all the same, basically the same food as in the photo, small shrimps, small fish, etc. However, they are all fresh, but the taste of the people in Yunnan is really strong, and there is a lot of oil and water in them. We people in Guangdong and Guangxi are not used to it.

After seeing this Gushan Island, go directly to Yuxi. Gushan Island is actually in Jiangchuan County. It is only about an hour away from Yuxi. The transportation is also very convenient. This is where it is located. Probably one of the reasons why there are so many people.